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TIL tears of happiness and tears of sadness look different under the microscope.

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wol0J TIL that Napoleon's penis was amputated during an autopsy shortly after his death in 1821. Since then it has passed through several owners. It was purchased by John K. Lattimer in 1977, and it remains in his family.
XEbN6 TIL Mosquito's love type O blood
9wlyM TIL the Pāli/Sanskrit word “muditā” - the Buddhist practice of deriving pleasure from the well-being of others. Also known as compersion, sympathetic joy, or vicarious joy, muditā is the opposite of jealousy.
Yp1YW TIL The Boondock Saints made $30,471 in its theatrical run which was at only 5 theaters for 1 week. It became a cult hit after its home release grossing about $50 million in domestic video sales but its writer/director Troy Duffy didn't see profits because he signed away DVD rights in his contract.
xVQO0 TIL about a restaurant which gives complementary reptiles with food.